4D's award will fund research for analyzing the use of a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor to create 3D scene representations that can be used to detect, track and identify small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in an urban environment. Keep Reading
AeroDefense, a provider of the patented AirWarden™ drone detection system that is designed to detect and locate drones and pilots simultaneously, has announced a new mobile deployment option. Keep Reading
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have determined how to pinpoint the location of a drone operator who may be operating maliciously or harmfully near airports or protected airspace by analyzing the flight path of the drone. Keep Reading
Germany’s national Drone Detection System program to develop an integrated drone detection system at the country’s largest airports expects first prototype tests in August 2020. Keep Reading
As part of a three-year commitment DGS will now provide a network capable of providing detection, classification, and location of unauthorized drones and controllers operating in the flight restriction zones. Keep Reading
The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has released a report on the use of drones by police as well as the threat posed by malicious drones. Keep Reading
Germany’s air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugicherung GmbH has issued a tender for support services in evaluating its nationwide Drone Detection Systems network. Keep Reading
Researchers are aiming to set up an open drone database to help design radar systems and drone detection techniques. Keep Reading
Hard Rock Stadium near Miami is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LIV on February 2. Drones also are prohibited around the Miami Beach Convention Center for the NFL Super Bowl Experience and Bayfront Park for Super Bowl Live during the days leading up to the event. Keep Reading
Aveillant Limited, a Thales Company, announced that its anti-drone systems have now been deployed at London Heathrow Airport as part of a bespoke set of end-to-end counter drone measures provided by Operational Solutions Ltd to help keep the area free from drones. Keep Reading
Dedrone has been awarded certification from the U.K.’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for its counter-drone technology platform DroneTracker. Keep Reading
The U.K. Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded nearly £2m ($2.5m) to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt, and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones. Keep Reading
Most airports in the United States and Canada do not have a comprehensive plan to deal with errant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—whether careless, clueless, or criminal. Further, most airports do not have a plan for integrating compliant UAS operations either. Keep Reading
Germany is planning a new drone detection system – an 11-mile exclusion-zone – around airports. The exclusion area would extend up to 1,300m above airports and seek to prevent its closure due to drone fears, a fate Frankfurt Airport has already suffered twice this year. Keep Reading